GLOBAL CEO, ENTREPRENEUR, PROFESSOR, AND MENTOR

Successful entrepreneurs fascinate Americans. We follow them on social media and watch their exploits unfold on cable news. They are the rock stars of the twenty-first century, combining the allure of manifest destiny and instant gratification.

This idea of the entrepreneur ticks a lot of subconscious boxes for us, which is probably why we think of Elon Musk or Mark Zuckerberg as aspirational models. But are they typical entrepreneurs? Does their experience provide a sustainable roadmap you can follow on your own journey?